ostrich

noun

Definition of ostrichnext
1
as in antelope

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as in snake

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Recent Examples of ostrich Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026 In the 1980s such natural materials as python and ostrich skin were used to make motorcycle jackets and jeans, respectively. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 By the very next game, the faux-ostrich-leather clutch was back in the stands…and New York returned to winning. — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 Highlights included a fresh, light pea soup; a buttery carrot risotto; tender filets of ostrich, lamb and venison; and a zesty lemon posset. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ostrich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
  1. antelope
  2. snake
  3. crocodile
  4. chicken
  5. alligator
  6. sneak
  7. snakeskin
  8. cream puff
Noun
  • There, in view at the same time, were three of the great African antelope trophies—trophies for which many a man has hunted hard for weeks.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
  • Cedar Hollow Ranch is home to hundreds of animals, including impalas, Nubian ibexes and antelope.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2026
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • The tracker implanted inside her will eventually lead the team to more snakes.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Guidry, at the prow, raised the lantern, revealed in the circle oflight a bobbing tangle of sargassum weed, a swimming snake, a child’s cloth doll.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of snake
Noun
  • Jennifer Lopez rocks an Hermés crocodile handbag while attending Paris Fashion Week on July 6.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • It had been pulled into the river and devoured by an enormous crocodile.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
Definition of crocodile
Noun
  • The first 100 guests will receive a free two-piece chicken-leg and thigh meal — no purchase necessary, only available inside the restaurant.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
  • In the United States alone, at least 174 million chickens have been killed.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of chicken
Noun
  • The Katy, Texas, native has hunted everything from deer to alligator and posts pictures of his trophies on Instagram.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • However, the snout of an alligator is more blunt and u-shaped.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of alligator
Noun
  • After fans got a special sneak peak at the Season 4 premiere, Goldsman said that Season 4 features episodes that play across a number of genres (similar to how the show pulled off that musical episode in Season 2).
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 July 2026
  • Little does Sinon know, Odysseus and his men are hiding inside the horse to launch a sneak attack on Troy.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Definition of sneak
Noun
  • In the photos — which have been formatted to look like a TIME cover shoot, in partnership with the magazine itself — Digger dons a beige cowboy hat, a gray suit, a bolo tie, and snakeskin boots.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • Adidas put Bad Bunny in its World Cup ad and a $160 F50 sneaker on shelves, then handed its Predator boot to Hermès designer Grace Wales Bonner, who produced a $350 snakeskin version.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of snakeskin
Noun
  • Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
Definition of cream puff

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